Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multilingual Learners: Foundations, Strategies, and Resources

This book is a valuable resource for professionals, interventionists, and families to effectively support the diverse needs of d/Dhh multilingual learners, covering topics such as family engagement, assessment, literacy, multiple disabilities, and transition planning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 308 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This essential resource offers foundational knowledge and practical strategies for deaf or hard-of-hearing (d/Dhh) multilingual learners. These learners hail from diverse backgrounds, where their home languages differ from the dominant spoken or sign languages of the cultural landscape. This comprehensive book serves as a one-stop resource for professionals, interventionists, and families, empowering them to effectively support the unique needs of d/Dhh multilingual learners. It covers a wide range of topics, including family engagement, assessment, literacy, multiple disabilities, transition planning, and more. The book features vignettes of learners from 25 countries, engaging discussion questions, and family-centered infographic briefs that summarize each chapter.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multilingual Learners takes a groundbreaking approach, emphasizing strength-based and linguistically responsive methods to enhance the educational journey of d/Dhh students. By recognizing the linguistic richness and cultural diversity of these learners, the book fosters an inclusive learning environment that celebrates the diversity of languages and cultures. It equips educators, interventionists, and families with the tools and knowledge needed to create personalized learning plans that cater to the individual needs of each student.

Moreover, the book offers valuable insights into the experiences of d/Dhh multilingual learners and their families. It sheds light on the challenges they face, such as language barriers, communication difficulties, and social isolation. By providing a platform for these voices to be heard, the book fosters empathy, understanding, and solidarity among educators, families, and communities.

In conclusion, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multilingual Learners is a transformative resource that empowers professionals, interventionists, and families to provide exceptional support to d/Dhh multilingual learners. By embracing a strength-based and linguistically responsive approach, the book fosters an inclusive learning environment that celebrates the diversity of languages and cultures. It equips educators, interventionists, and families with the tools and knowledge needed to create personalized learning plans that cater to the individual needs of each student. Through its valuable insights and powerful narratives, the book contributes to a more inclusive and equitable education system for all deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Weight: 757g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032194400